This offence is committed when a person intentionally penetrates another person’s vagina, anus or mouth with their penis when the other person did not consent to the penetration and when the defendant did not reasonably believe that the complainant was consenting

How Can You Fight A Rape Allegation?

If you are charged with rape, you will need urgent help from specialist rape solicitors.

If any of the above elements are not present in the alleged incident, then you should plead not guilty.

For example, if penetration is accidental, rape has not been committed.

Most rape cases focus on the issue of consent, and this will need to be considered in some detail by your rape solicitors before you are advised as to how you should plead to this charge. The steps you had taken to determine whether the complainant was consenting will be considered in relation to how reasonable your belief of consent was.

Rape victims can be male or female, but only males can be charged with rape. Females can be charged as secondary parties.

Alternative sexual offence charges include attempted rape, assault by penetration, sexual assault or causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.

The maximum penalty for rape is life imprisonment, so it is vital that you seek specialist help immediately from rape solicitors.

How Can Forrest Williams Help?

Forrest Williams are a specialist firm and our rape solicitors can help.

We are renowned for our client care, strong advocacy and firm legal knowledge.

We are a private firm, meaning we do not offer Legal Aid. Our clients recognise that their cases are too serious to risk Legal Aid.

We are a nationwide firm and can represent you in any court or police station in England or Wales. We can see clients face to face in Nottingham, Birmingham and London.

With Forrest Williams on your side, you’re in control. You can depend on us.

We know you will want to discuss this with our rape solicitors. Call us on 01623 397200 for a free and honest assessment of your chances of success.